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17:28

FA support Sterling over gun tattoo

The Football Association has expressed its support for Raheem Sterling amid scrutiny of the England forward’s gun tattoo.

Tuesday’s edition of The Sun made ripples as the front page focused on the 23-year-old’s latest piece of body art.

Sterling is currently preparing for the World Cup with the England squad at St George’s Park, where he made a swift response via an Instagram Stories post on Monday night.

The Manchester City forward wrote: “When I was 2 my father died from being gunned down to death I made a promise to myself I would never touch a gun in my life time, I shoot with my right foot so it has a deeper meaning N still unfinished.”

The FA underlined its support for Sterling on Tuesday afternoon, with a spokesperson saying: “We all support Raheem Sterling and acknowledge the honest and heartfelt account he gave via Instagram last night.

“He and the rest of the squad are focused solely on preparing for the forthcoming World Cup.”

17:19

Transfer rumours: Manchester United track Championship star; Aston Villa striker could be sold this summer

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn insists the sale of Wembley makes sound economic sense and is not a “betrayal”.

Fulham and NFL side Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan’s offer in the region of £800million to buy the national stadium provoked outrage in some quarters when it was revealed last month.

The FA argued releasing money tied up in the infrastructure would allow it to invest £1billion in grassroots football over 10 years, but it is still facing opposition among the county associations.

Speaking at the FA Council meeting at Wembley on Tuesday, Glenn delivered a lengthy, persuasive argument for maximising the financial potential of the stadium.

“Receiving an offer to sell Wembley Stadium is not a ‘betrayal’. It is not selling the ‘soul of the game’,” he said in his speech, in which he insisted selling Wembley would allow the England team to “reconnect” with fans by visiting grounds around the country.

Women in Football has reported a near 400 per cent increase in reports of sex discrimination and harassment.

The group, a network of professionals in and around the football industry, on Tuesday announced 271 incidents have been reported to it during the 2017-18 season.

Matchdays saw a 133.3 per cent increase in reports, workplace incidents were up 112.5 per cent and social media events increased by 285.4 per cent.

15:36

What does the future hold for Craig Bryson? From our friends at Wales Online....

Bryson is a player Warnock always admired even before he joined the Bluebirds on a temporary deal from Derby; and the fact he was allowed to move to South Wales was largely because Gary Rowett deemed him surplus to requirements at Pride Park.

Cardiff fans slowly warmed to Bryson primarily because his work rate was always so high. Whether he could have the same influence in the Premier League is a huge question. He’s never played there before.

But it seems Warnock would be willing to take a gamble on the 31-year-old on another short-term deal. Whether Derby allow Bryson to leave permanently will depend on whoever succeeds Rowett.

Jerome looks ahead to next season

Cameron Jerome is looking to make a major impact next season, after a period of settling in with the Rams.

“It took me a little why to get up and running and that is probably the only disappointment I have on my behalf,” the 31-year-old told Rams TV.

“I wasn’t as fit and as ready to go as I would have liked, but in terms of trying to help the team and having an impact towards the end of the season, I was glad I could help out in that way.

“It’s a bigger adjustment than I thought to be honest. Over the summer, you usually have a bit of time to bed in and you have the friendly games to help you get used to how your new team plays, your team-mates’ strengths and vice versa, your team-mates get to learn your strengths.

“It was more difficult than I thought it would be, a bigger transition than I imagined, but it is the same for everyone that moves in January.”

Cameron Jerome chases down his man for Derby County at Fulham (Image: Andy Clarke)

Frank Lampard to Derby County?

Here’s Steve Nicholson’s view on the potential appointment of Frank Lampard as Derby’s new manager.

Yes, it would be an exciting appointment, one that would bring a totally fresh start and hope at a time when a lift is needed. It would also suggest a longer-term plan, which has to be the next step after seasons of a seemingly short-term approach on the pitch.